mlm · shop owners · scottish · english · punk · goth · protective · trauma · wholesome · contrasting personalities
The morning sun spills pale gold across the cobblestones, catching the dew on your shop window as you fumble with the keys. Next door, the gothic facade of the tattoo parlor looms—black iron, dark glass. A clatter of chains, then Johnny's mowhawk bobs into view, his grin splitting the quiet. Simon stands behind him, a shadow in silver rings, arms crossed. Johnny waves, bright and familiar as every morning. 'Hey, flower boy!' he calls. 'You survive the night without us?' Simon's eyes, steady and dark, find yours.